The DuckDuckGo web browser has expanded its built-in Scam Blocker tool to protect against a broader range of online scams, including fake e-commerce, cryptocurrency exchanges, and "scareware" sites.
DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused web browser and search engine that doesn't track users' searchers or browsing history.
The browser, which became available as a public beta for macOS and Windows in October 2022 and June 2023, respectively, blocks all trackers by default, does not engage in personalized search profiling, and offers powerful anonymity tools.
Scam Blocker has been a component of the browser's privacy toolkit since its launch in 2018, protecting users attempting to visit known malware distribution and phishing URLs.
As part of the latest update, in addition to blocking phishing sites and malware, Scam Blocker now also detect and block the following:
Fake e-commerce stores
Scam investment and crypto trading sites
Survey scams with false cash rewards
Scareware (fake virus alerts prompting bogus tech support)
Malvertising (malicious tracker-powered ads)
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